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Junior Category Development Manager MAGGI - Maternity Cover

Junior Category Development Manager MAGGI - Maternity Cover

At Nestlé Suisse S.A. we believe that the future of work is all about Human Relations, and that's why we place our employees at the heart of everything we do. We offer an environment where we embrace winning the hearts and minds of people, demonstrate resilience, and equip our employees to drive their personal health and well-being. But that's not all - we also offer the opportunity to dare, to provide inspiration, innovate, and instill a willingness to be ambitious, take risks, and embrace change.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and be part of an agile, dynamic, and caring workplace where you can make a difference.

 

Position Snapshot

 

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Suisse S.A.
Act. Rate: 80 – 100%
Type of contract: From 1st of June to 31st of December 2026 (maternity leave cover) 

 

Deadline for applications : 24 April 2026

 

What we offer at Nestlé

 

Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development through mentoring, developing, upskilling, and reskilling

Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and create

Dynamic, diverse, and inclusive international working environment

Attractive additional advantages such as “dogs at work”, mobility plan and more  

 

Position Summary 

 

As a Junior Category Commercial Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing omni-channel commercial strategies delivering category growth with our customers for MAGGI categories. Create commercial plans that are shopper relevant and make a difference. 

  

A Day in the Life of a Junior Category Commercial Development Manager MAGGI

 

  • Playing an important role in the strategic “Delivering Category Growth” process by fueling annual commercial planning through key analysis driving commercial opportunities at customers
  • Analyzing shoppers’ buying decisions within the store to give recommendations based on quantitative analysis and shopper studies
  • Delivering clear channel strategies on product assortment and promotional guidelines
  • Leading the preparation of presentations for our customers per category, delivering clear insight-based commercial opportunities, we can leverage them together
  • Analyze display performance and lead the redesign of promotional materials for 2027

 

What will make you successful

 

  • First experience in the food industry or similar and/or first experience in marketing, commercial, or finance functions or similar
  • Cross-functional experience in sales, key account management, marketing, category management, or finance is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong stakeholder management competencies and communication skills
  • Fluency in English and German and/or French

 

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require adaptation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

 

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

 

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

 

#nestlecareerswitzerland

At Nestlé Suisse S.A. we believe that the future of work is all about Human Relations, and that's why we place our employees at the heart of everything we do. We offer an environment where we embrace winning the hearts and minds of people, demonstrate resilience, and equip our employees to drive their personal health and well-being. But that's not all - we also offer the opportunity to dare, to provide inspiration, innovate, and instill a willingness to be ambitious, take risks, and embrace change.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and be part of an agile, dynamic, and caring workplace where you can make a difference.

 

Position Snapshot

 

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Suisse S.A.
Act. Rate: 80 – 100%
Type of contract: From 1st of June to 31st of December 2026 (maternity leave cover) 

 

Deadline for applications : 24 April 2026

 

What we offer at Nestlé

 

Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development through mentoring, developing, upskilling, and reskilling

Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and create

Dynamic, diverse, and inclusive international working environment

Attractive additional advantages such as “dogs at work”, mobility plan and more  

 

Position Summary 

 

As a Junior Category Commercial Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing omni-channel commercial strategies delivering category growth with our customers for MAGGI categories. Create commercial plans that are shopper relevant and make a difference. 

  

A Day in the Life of a Junior Category Commercial Development Manager MAGGI

 

  • Playing an important role in the strategic “Delivering Category Growth” process by fueling annual commercial planning through key analysis driving commercial opportunities at customers
  • Analyzing shoppers’ buying decisions within the store to give recommendations based on quantitative analysis and shopper studies
  • Delivering clear channel strategies on product assortment and promotional guidelines
  • Leading the preparation of presentations for our customers per category, delivering clear insight-based commercial opportunities, we can leverage them together
  • Analyze display performance and lead the redesign of promotional materials for 2027

 

What will make you successful

 

  • First experience in the food industry or similar and/or first experience in marketing, commercial, or finance functions or similar
  • Cross-functional experience in sales, key account management, marketing, category management, or finance is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong stakeholder management competencies and communication skills
  • Fluency in English and German and/or French

 

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require adaptation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

 

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

 

Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

 

#nestlecareerswitzerland

La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

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